About Chicago

Visiting Chicago in May is seeing this world-class city at its best. Chicago is a city of natural and man-made wonders, where you will find miles of beautiful lakefront parks and beaches, sprawling neighborhoods of every ethnic culture and the world's tallest skyscrapers forming an awe-inspiring skyline.

Discover Chicago's unrivaled gallery of outdoor sculptures and renowned museums including the Art Institute, the Museum of Science and Industry, and the Field Museum of Natural History. Visit the Shedd Aquarium and the Adler Planetarium. Experience the city's unique architecture and history by land or water, or combine the two by visiting Navy Pier. Stroll along the Magnificent Mile - a shopper's paradise featuring world-class shopping, restaurants and other sites. And State Street, "that great street," offers outstanding shopping, dining and sightseeing of its own.

Chicago's famous cuisine is as diverse as the city itself. Ethnic restaurants abound, serving the native food of every country imaginable. But don't forget the food Chicago claims as its own, including thick prime steaks, Chicago-style hot dogs and especially Chicago-style deep dish pizza. For more information about Chicago visit choosechicago.com, or explorechicago.org.